The Wisconsin product survived a shaky combine performance to hear his name called in the fifth round. Detroit Lions wideout Quintez Cephus has had quite the journey to the NFL, and he is sharing a portion of it with fans.. Cephus, who lost his late … Catch up on all the news from the coordinator media sessions with Darrell Bevell, Cory Undlin and Brayden Coombs. color:#fff !important; Rookie wideout Quintez Cephus turned some heads. Quintez Cephus (born April 1, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). Rookie wide receiver Quintez Cephus is in a good spot in Detroit, where he can learn from several veterans like Marvin Jones Jr. news 2020 training camp preview: Wide receiver Tim Twentyman previews the wide receiver position heading into training camp. He played college football at Wisconsin. background:#ce1141; For the Falcons, defensive end Takkarist McKinley is ACTIVE despite dealing with a lingering groin injury. [17] It was later revealed that he was expelled by the school. background:#ce1141; Detroit is in the I-Formation (fullback offset) against Chicago’s cover-three defense. No portion of this site may be reproduced without the express written permission of the Detroit Lions. Quintez Cephus, WR, Detroit Lions, stats and updates at CBSSports.com. While it will be hard for Cephus to see the field in 2020 as long as Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones, and Danny Amendola are healthy, dynasty GMs should keep in mind that none of those three are currently under contract in 2021. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. What impresses me is the timing, body movement, footwork, and separation during Cephus’ route. While playing high school football at Stratford Academy in Macon, Georgia, Cephus played running back, wide receiver and defense, earning a three-star recruiting grade. [2], During his sophomore season, Cephus caught thirty passes and had his first career collegiate 100-yard receiving game, against Purdue. Here is a different look, the Bears are running cover-one defense with man to man coverage. With the 166th overall pick, the Detroit Lions select wide receiver Quintez Cephus. Three years later, the Lions have used another mid-round pick on a receiver, taking Wisconsin's Quintez Cephus in the fifth round.And, once again, the … Without Kenny Golladay (hamstring), Cephus stepped into a huge role and finished second among all rookie receivers in Week 1 by logging 79 percent of his team's offensive snaps (62 of 78). CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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If Golladay remains sidelined Week 2, Cephus could be a sneaky play against Green Bay. © 2019 Detroit Lions, Ltd. See what executive producer of NFL Matchup and senior producer at NFL Films Greg Cosell thinks about the Lions' 2020 draft class. ... With the 166th overall pick, the Detroit Lions select wide receiver Quintez Cephus. Cephus had the worst time in the 40-yard dash among all participating receivers at this year's combine, and it doesn't sound like he's making anyone forget about that. With the Detroit Lions‘ head coach Matt Patricia’s job security becoming the main topic of discussion this week, let’s take a left turn and look at one player that might have gone unnoticed. } Cephus stands alone on the right side. Cephus (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville. [1], Cephus committed to Wisconsin on November 13, 2015. 4th quarter at 7:30, Lions 23-Bears 13, 1st and 10 on Bears’ 49 yard line. Early in the season, Cephus … He remains a depth WR option for Detroit heading into the team's next game, which is set to take place Oct. 18 at Jacksonville. [4], After missing his junior season due to pending legal charges, the NCAA cleared Cephus to play on August 23, 2019. At times, Cephus would allow his routes to be disrupted by a cornerback or linebacker when playing physical. border-radius:4px; opacity:.9; Accordingly, Cephus is probably the one who would be most affected by Amendola being cleared to play. The Detroit Lions have a lot of playmakers at the wide receiver position, and they might just have another one in rookie Quintez Cephus. text-decoration:none; It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Detroit Lions and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. A repeat of the target volume doesn't seem all that likely, but Cephus should at least have a starting job and regular snaps coming his way again. Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their thoughts on the Lions' fifth-round selection of wide receiver Quintez Cephus. The 2020 fifth-round pick from Wisconsin played over 65 percent of the offensive snaps Weeks 1 and 2 while Pro Bowl wideout Kenny Golladay missed time with a hamstring injury. With Agnew just recently transitioning to receiver from cornerback this summer, Cephus and Hall would be the favorites for playing time in that scenario, where Cephus profiles as a possession-type option while Hall is a deep threat. After seeing 10 targets in the season opener, Cephus predictably experienced a significant downturn in offensive involvement despite the continued absence of Kenny Golladay (hamstring). DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only, and there is no gambling offered on this site. If you watch closely, Cephus puts his outside hip on the cornerback covering him. The rookie fifth-round pick got 10 targets and 79 percent snap share in a 27-23 loss to the Bears last week. [10] The Lions previously acquired the selection used on Cephus as a result of the trade that sent cornerback Darius Slay to the Philadelphia Eagles. Cephus was basically the only game in town when it came to the Badgers passing game, gobbling up 27 percent of the team's targets in 2019 after missing 2018 due to off-field legal issues. His 10-yard comeback against Fuller was perfect. [15] Also in October, Cephus entered into a not guilty plea, with a trial set for February, although that was later delayed to August. Should both receivers sit this one out, Cephus, Marvin Hall, and Jamal Agnew would be left to fight for snaps behind Marvin Jones. On July 13, 2020, the Lions signed Cephus to a four-year contract. Execution is spot on. background:#ce1141; 1st quarter at 6:38, tie game, 3rd down and 8 on Bears’ 9 yard line. Quintez Cephus (born April 1, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). There are three plays from Cephus’ rookie debut that stood out. However, Cephus proved, at least to me, that he can be a starter in this league sooner rather than later. Cephus attracted 13 combined targets Weeks 1 and 2, including a gargantuan 10 targets during the season-opening loss to Chicago, but his offensive involvement has completely fallen by the wayside with the return of Kenny Golladay to the lineup. [12] Later that day, the Dane County Sherriff's Department searched Cephus' apartment, and in August, Cephus was suspended from the Badgers football team. But as Golladay got healthier, Cephus’ role declined, and now it appears the Lions prefer to have him develop on the bench. On January 6, 2020, Cephus declared for the 2020 NFL Draft. color:#fff; Of course, it wasn’t anything spectacular. As expected, cornerback Desmond Trufant is inactive due to a hamstring, and Miles Killebrew is inactive because of a personal issue. [13] Also in August, Cephus was formally charged with second- and third-degree counts of sexual assault of an intoxicated victim. This is not a prediction column on how the 2020 class will fare. He breaks seven yards in and puts himself right above the Linebackers zone coverage. Watch highlights of the Lions' fourth round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Quintez Cephus. Tim Twentyman takes a look at how all eight rookies on the Detroit Lions active roster have fared through their first four NFL games. Going from 21 personnel to 12 personnel. Rookie wide receiver Quintez Cephus is in a good spot in Detroit, where he can learn from several veterans like Marvin Jones Jr. Tim Twentyman previews the wide receiver position heading into training camp.